Counterman

Counterman magazine stands out as the top choice for those in the automotive parts distribution industry. With a total qualified circulation of 38,198, it connects with more professionals in this field than any other publication.

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Key Aftermarket Insights

2 days ago | counterman.com | Mary Della Valle

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: In this episode of DriveTime, as the VISION conference kicked off in Chicago, Bill Long, president and CEO of MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, and Paul McCarthy, president of MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, addressed supplier sentiment about the current state of the aftermarket, describing it as a mix of urgency and cautious optimism. Industry leaders agree there’s never been a more critical time for...
Types of Brake Line

4 days ago | counterman.com | S. Scott Shriber

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: According to Pascal’s Law…. Wait a minute, who is Pascal and what does his law have to do with brake lines anyway? Pascal was a French mathematician who discovered that a fluid in a confined environment will not compress and any change in one end of the container will cause the exact same change at the other end. You can now see that his law has everything to do with the theory of hydraulics and certainly...
Auto-Wares Names Technician of the Year

4 days ago | counterman.com | Jeff White

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Each year, Auto-Wares Group of Companies selects one top technician from its Certified Service Center Network. This individual represents the group at the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance’s Technician of the Year competition. Casey O’Sullivan, shop foreman at Interstate Auto Care, received this year’s title as Auto-Wares Group of Companies’ technician of the year. “Having had Casey on our team for over 25...
How to Remove Interior Odors from Vehicles

1 week ago | counterman.com | S. Scott Shriber

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: I think we have all encountered an interior that was not pleasant in our vehicle. I am sure we could all tell some home remedy that works, but what do you tell your customer when they want to purchase something to do the trick? The first thing to help them with is trying to find the source of the odor. It usually emanates from one area if it has been around for a while. The first area is the evaporator and or...
Mevotech New Parts Expand Coverage by 193 SKUs

1 week ago | counterman.com | Jeff White

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Mevotech announced the launch of 193 new part numbers. The parts now cover more than 106.8 million vehicles in the U.S. and 10 million in Canada. The company said this expansion shows its commitment to high-performance repair solutions for technicians. “We know technicians need solutions that don’t just fit, but go the extra mile in durability, performance and ease of installation,” said Richard Stothers,...
APA Board of Directors Welcomes Rich Echternacht

1 week ago | counterman.com | Jeff White

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Automotive Parts Associates (APA) appointed Rich Echternacht, owner of Good Guys Auto Parts, to the APA Board of Directors. APA said he brings hands-on industry knowledge, entrepreneurial experience, and strong support for APA shareholders and TruStar members. APA described Echternacht as a longtime champion of independent automotive businesses. Echternacht started his career in the automotive aftermarket as...
Do I Need That Rotor Screw?

1 week ago | counterman.com | S. Scott Shriber

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: It’s not often in the automotive world that we talk about a screw as a retaining method. It was sometimes used for trim a long time ago, but not today. Automotive speak for retainers usually means a bolt, clip, or tab. Well, there is one exception. That is the often-misunderstood rotor retaining screw. I say misunderstood because many question if it really needs to be there. Some think they can just leave it...
Milestone Achievement Award from NEXUS Goes to Federated

1 week ago | counterman.com | Jeff White

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: NEXUS Automotive International presented Federated Auto Parts with the Milestone Achievement Award. This award recognizes Federated’s 40th anniversary in the aftermarket industry. NEXUS gave the honor during the recent NEXUS Business Forum in Abu Dhabi. “We greatly appreciate NEXUS Automotive International for recognizing Federated’s 40th anniversary milestone with this esteemed award,” said Sue Godschalk,...
Double vs. Bubble

1 week ago | counterman.com | S. Scott Shriber

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Brake lines consist of several components that work together: tubing, fittings and connectors. These elements form a sealed, high-pressure system. Manufacturers make each part from materials that withstand the stress of braking. Steel tubing is common in modern vehicles for durability. Copper tubing bends more easily and resists corrosion, offering advantages in certain situations. The tubing must handle high...
2025 Membership Conference Set by The Group

1 week ago | counterman.com | Jeff White

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: The Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) will hold its 2025 membership conference April 28- May 1. The event will take place at the Gaylord National Harbor in National Harbor, Maryland. “This year’s conference promises to be a very productive meeting between members of The Group, supplier partners and associates. It gives us the opportunity to interact, collaborate and build growth initiatives that...